Osun court sentences man to death for murder of elderly woman
A 30-year-old man, Taiwo Agboola, has been sentenced to death by the Osun State High Court for killing Mrs Jadesola Olubayo. The incident occurred at a palm oil processing site in Ifetedo, where Agboola attacked the 62-year-old woman. The court found him guilty on charges of attempted rape, indecent assault, and murder. The judgment was delivered by Justice Adedapo Adeniji after hearing testimonies from witnesses and the defendant.
What happened
- Taiwo Agboola was convicted for killing Mrs Jadesola Olubayo at a palm oil processing site.
- The crime took place at Amula River in Olokemeji Village, Ifetedo, Ife South Local Government Area.
- The prosecution team, led by Ajibola Alade and Omotayo Babalola, presented four witnesses during the trial.
- The deceased’s granddaughter, Latifat Adeyemo, testified that Agboola attacked them and killed her grandmother.
- Justice Adedapo Adeniji sentenced Agboola to 14 years for attempted rape, two years for indecent assault, and death for murder.
